Evan Harrington

EAN : 9791041946181

MEREDITH GEORGE

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EAN : 9791041946181

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041946181
Réf. éditeur : 270046
Date Parution : 8 mars 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 364
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:20 mm
Poids : 470gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Evan Harrington" by George Meredith is a novel that explores the complexities of social class, personal development, and familial duty in 19th-century England. The story begins with the death of Mr. Melchisedec Harrington, a tailor of evolving presence and character, whose demise leaves his family in a precarious financial situation. His widow, Mrs. Harrington, is a dignified woman who must now navigate the challenges of maintaining her family's social standing while dealing with substantial debts left by her husband. The Harringtons have three daughters, all of whom have married into higher social circles, thus distancing themselves from their father's trade. The narrative focuses on Evan Harrington, the only son, who is caught between the expectations of his sisters and the reality of his father's legacy. Evan's sisters, particularly the Countess de Saldar, are determined to see him rise above his station and secure a prosperous future, ideally through a wealthy marriage. The Countess, with her foreign airs and changing strategies, plans to introduce Evan to Rose Jocelyn, a young heiress, hoping to orchestrate a match that would elevate Evan's status. As Evan returns from Portugal with the Jocelyn family, he is faced with the challenge of reconciling his personal desires with the pressures of his family's aspirations. The novel delves into themes of identity, societal expectations, and the struggle to maintain integrity in the face of external pressures. Meredith's work is a keen observation of the social dynamics of his time, offering a satirical yet empathetic portrayal of the characters' attempts to navigate the rigid class structures of Victorian society.
Biographie : George Meredith OM (12 February 1828 - 18 May 1909) was an English novelist and poet of the Victorian era. At first his focus was poetry, influenced by John Keats among others, but he gradually established a reputation as a novelist. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (1859) briefly scandalised Victorian literary circles. Of his later novels, the most enduring is The Egoist (1879), though in his lifetime his greatest success was Diana of the Crossways (1885). His novels were innovative in their attention to characters' psychology, and also took a close interest in social change. His style, in both poetry and prose, was noted for its syntactic complexity; Oscar Wilde likened it to chaos illumined by brilliant flashes of lightning. He was an encourager of other novelists, as well as an influence on them; among those to benefit were Rrt Louis Stevenson and George Gissing. He was nominated for the Nl Prize in Literature seven times.